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Annex 6. Incorporating gender dimensions into national waste management strategies and policies
(2025-04)The UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre (UNEP-IETC) has been actively engaged in raising awareness of gender issues in waste management. In 2021, it published the manual: "Incorporating Gender Dimensions ... -
Provisional Agenda - Fifth meeting of the open-ended ad hoc group on measurability and indicators 16 April 2025
(2025-04)Provisional Agenda for the fifth meeting of the open-ended ad hoc group on measurability and indicators for the Global Framework on Chemicals -
OzoNews Volume XXV - 15 April 2025
(2025-04-15)A fortnightly electronic news update on ozone and climate protection and the implementation of the Montreal Protocol brought to you by OzonAction. In this issue: 1. In Memory of Dr. Satyendra Kumar Purkayastha (1953–2025); ... -
Tentative schedule of work of the Open-Ended Working Group of the Global Framework on Chemicals – for a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste - Note by the Secretariat
(2025-04)The annex to the present note contains a tentative schedule of work for the first meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Global Framework on Chemicals. The tentative schedule of work has been agreed by the Bureau ... -
Understanding Gender: Using gender-related terms correctly is crucial for fostering respect, inclusion, and equality, also promotes clear, empathetic communication
(2025-04)This factsheet defines key gender-related terms: gender equality, gender equity, women's empowerment, and gender norms. -
Breaking Molds: Inclusion in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry
(2025-04)UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) ... -
Women's Participation in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC) Sector
(2025-04)This factsheet highlights Women representation in engineering globally, and the top five challenges women face in their workday. UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective ... -
Women's Rights in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC)
(2024-04)UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) ... -
6 ways to create opportunities for women to join and professionally succeed in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC) sector
(2025-04)This factsheet enumerates six ways to create opportunities for women to join and professionally succeed in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC) sector. UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at ... -
3 ways to create gender-responsive work conditions
(2025-04)This factsheet highlights ways to create gender-responsive work conditions, including encouraging gender-responsive work policies, women-friendly practices, and ensuring safety and comfort of women. -
Accelerating the global adoption of energy-efficient electric motor systems - Policy guide (Coming Soon)
(United Nations Environment Programme, 2025-04)This document provides an overall reference source for policymakers in developing country and emerging economies to transition to energy-efficient motor systems. It offers an overview of all key elements for transforming ... -
Women in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (RAC) Sector: Why it matters
(2025-04)UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) ... -
Potential Linkages between the Montreal Protocol and gender equality outcomes in various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(2025-04)UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) ... -
Concept Note - National Workshop for the Republic of Togo on Strengthening the Measure of Progress in Disaster Risk Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa through the Sendai Framework Monitoring Process and Enhanced Disaster Loss Data
(2025-04)National Workshop on Strengthening the Measure of Progress in Disaster Risk Reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa through the Sendai Framework Monitoring Process and Enhanced Disaster Loss Data will be organized in Lomé, Togo ... -
Provisional agenda
(2025-04)Provisional agenda for the third meeting of Workstream 2 Task Team for the development of the “high-level indicator on the global environmental burden attributable to chemicals and waste” under the Global Framework on Chemicals -
Environment Fund Report: Contributions as at 31 December 2024
(2024-12)Environment Fund Report for Year Ending 31, December 2024. -
Environment Fund Report for year ending December 31, 2024
(2024-12-31)Overview of Environment Fund Report table for the year ending 31st December, 2024 -
First meeting of the Workstream 3 task team - Presentation
(2025-04-10)Presentation for the first meeting of Workstream 3 task team on the “Identification and assessment of thematic and sector-specific indicators.” -
UNEP and the BBNJ Agreement: Offer to Host the Secretariat
(2025-04)The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction, in its article 50, paragraph 1, provides ...
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